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- Japan's Nikkei 225 Falls 1.83% as Asian Tech Shares Weaken
The index was at 61,975 as the yen weakened, with early U.S. midterm results adding to concerns about regulation and growth.
· Investing
- Bitcoin and Ether Rebound as Global Markets Recover After Election
Bitcoin rose to $78,006 and Ether to $2,301, while Nasdaq 100 futures pared an earlier loss of more than 2.2% to 0.4%.
· Investing
- Democrats Projected to Take U.S. House, Shifting Congress’ Balance of Power
With 247 of 435 seats counted, Democrats led Republicans 152-95. Donald Trump was not on Tuesday’s ballot.
· Regulation
- U.S. Treasuries Rise as Investors Weigh Midterm Gridlock and $5,000 Plan
Falling stocks separately supported demand for Treasuries, while investors also considered how AI regulation might affect growth and Fed rate hikes.
· Investing
- Stand With Crypto Congratulates Newly Elected Pro-Crypto Officials
The group had urged voters to weigh candidates’ digital-asset positions and endorsed 32 House candidates before Tuesday’s election.
· Regulation
- Tesla and SpaceX Shares Fall About 5% After Democrats Win Midterms
Both companies are linked to Elon Musk, a prominent Republican supporter.
· Investing
- Democrats Projected to Take the House as Senate Control Remains Unsettled
Democrats had won 152 of the 247 House seats counted, compared with 95 for Republicans. The Senate contest remained close.
· Regulation
- U.S. Midterm Results Leave Crypto Legislation’s Path Uncertain
Roy Cooper, Jon Ossoff and Chris Pappas won races as control of Congress remained undecided Wednesday, Nov. 4.
· Regulation
- Gold Falls to $3,900 as Investors Weigh U.S. Midterm Results
Spot gold recovered slightly after touching the level, while elevated Treasury yields, a firm dollar and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening continued to limit its rebound.
· Investing
- Taiwan Stocks Drop More Than 1,400 Points as Taiwan Dollar Hits 32.9
The index fell 3.25% for a second straight session, while the currency touched its weakest level since early April.
· Investing
- Three Traders Add $7.24 Million in Shorts as Midterm Vote Count Begins
Two accounts also spent about $377,600 on predictions tied to Democratic election outcomes, while a third increased a WTI crude oil long.
· Investing
- Treasury Yields Stay Near Flat After Democrats Win Control of Congress
The 10-year yield rose less than one basis point to 4.954%, while the 30-year and two-year yields each gained one basis point.
· Investing
- Democrats’ House Win Could Put Trump Family Crypto Under Scrutiny
Rep. Robert Garcia, who is expected to lead the House Oversight Committee, says the ventures will be a focus of a broader inquiry.
· Regulation
- Democrats Take 102 House Seats as 154 Races Are Called, Flip Five
Republicans have won 52 of the decided seats. A party needs 218 of the House's 435 seats for a majority.
· Regulation
- UBS Says Blue Wave Expectations May Hinder AI Investment
The bank also sees a risk of deeper political deadlock and more bargaining over the debt ceiling and fiscal policy.
· Investing
- Trader Raises Democratic Sweep Bet's Share Count by More Than 50%
The Election Day purchase came before the first polling places closed. The position later showed a paper return above 32%.
· Investing
- Franklin Templeton Australia Fixed-Income Chief Sees Modest Bond Shift
The executive said markets may view Democratic control of Congress, if it occurs, as a constraint on President Trump’s growth agenda in artificial intelligence and resources.
· Investing
- Liquid Capital Founder Says Bitcoin Has Shown More Resilience Than U.S. Stocks
易理华 assessed Republicans as likely to lose control of both chambers and said Bitcoin drew rebound demand during an approximately 40-day pullback.
· Insights & Views
- Democratic House Forecast Signals More Resistance to Trump Agenda
Immigration enforcement, federal spending, tariffs and the Iran war are potential flashpoints. A Democratic majority would gain greater oversight and investigative authority.
· Regulation
- Democrats Projected to Retake House, Challenging Trump’s Agenda
A Democratic majority could intensify disputes over immigration enforcement, spending, global tariffs and the Iran war.
· Regulation
- Early U.S. Midterm Results Favor Democrats as Asian Tech Shares Fall
Nasdaq-linked futures fell about 1.5% on CME, while South Korea’s KOSPI reversed an opening gain as chip stocks weakened.
· Investing
- SpaceX Shares Fall 8% as Tesla and Trump Media Drop in Premarket
Tesla slid 5.4%, while Trump Media & Technology Group fell 10%; U.S. midterm results may have been a factor.
· Investing
- Nearly Two-Thirds of Voters Who Answered Crypto Question Viewed Industry Unfavorably
Democratic-leaning respondents showed the strongest negative split, while Republicans were more evenly divided. The findings were disclosed Nov. 3, the day voting ended in the U.S. midterm elections.
· Regulation
- Democrats Lead Early in House and Senate Midterm Returns
The partial count has not established control of either chamber. The election could affect the path of crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Gained 36.8% to 80.8% in Three Post-Midterm Years
Its 12-month returns after the 2014, 2018 and 2022 U.S. midterm elections varied by cycle; the figures do not establish that election results caused the moves.
· Investing
- Cboe Volatility Index Falls Below 19 After U.S. Midterm Elections
The VIX estimates expected S&P 500 swings over 30 days.
· Investing
- Polymarket Midterm House Seat Markets Put Two GOP Outcomes at 28%
The two ranges are outcomes in one Polymarket event. The below-170 probability rose 27% over 24 hours, while the 170-to-174 outcome rose 25%.
· Investing
- Prediction Markets Favored Democrats to Win Both Chambers
Polymarket and Kalshi showed Democrats with at least 75% odds for Senate control and 94% odds for the House in early Tuesday afternoon readings on Nov. 3.
· Investing
- U.S. Gasoline Sets Election Day Record at $4.15 a Gallon
The national average topped the previous Election Day high of $3.80 in 2022, while the inflation-adjusted 2012 average exceeded $5 per gallon.
· Investing
- Ahuja Says Bitcoin Has Passed Its Cycle Low as Policy Risks Persist
He expects a gradual recovery with intermittent corrections. Ahuja said the U.S. election’s effects on liquidity and interest rates matter more than its outcome alone.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Could Tie for Third-Longest Losing Streak With Fifth Weekly Loss
The token has fallen about 12% over five weeks, while U.S. midterm elections, volatile oil prices and Apple’s margin warning shape the week’s market backdrop.
· Investing
- GSN CEO Says Bitcoin Outlook Depends on More Than Midterm Results
Ryan Kirkley pointed to institutional flows, interest-rate expectations and liquidity as factors affecting Bitcoin’s outlook.
· People
- Trump Says U.S. Struck Iran and Leaves Further Action Open
He said the United States would see how to handle Iran after the U.S. midterm elections and voiced opposition to mass casualties.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Traded 5.2% Above Its 200-Day Average on Nov. 3
The Nov. 3 comparison contrasted the price with Bitcoin’s position below the average in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
· Investing
- ING Bank Sees Dollar Risk if Democrats Win Both Chambers
The bank’s strategists assess that markets have fully priced in a Republican loss of the House but only partly priced in a Democratic win in both chambers.
· Investing
- Ki Young Ju Says U.S. Midterm Results Will Clarify Bitcoin Outlook
The CryptoQuant founder called the election the final major uncertainty of 2026 and said short-term investors dislike uncertainty.
· Investing
- XRP Is Quoted Below $1.30 as Midterm-Day Chart Marks $0.99 Support
The 4:48 a.m. ET quote was $1.2538512. A chart placed resistance at $1.31, while Monday market prices favored Democrats in both chambers of Congress.
· Investing
- S&P 500 Logged Gains After 19 Midterms, Averaging 15.1%
The 19-period record covers the 12 months after each election; a separate 21-period measure tracks November through June and averaged 16.6%.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Analysis Identifies $76,000 to $76,600 Support Before Midterms
An Oct. 29 survey put the median year-end forecast at $76,450 under Democratic control of Congress and $90,800 under Republican control.
· Investing
- Midterm Odds Show No Significant Link to Major Crypto Asset Performance
Survey respondents’ median year-end Bitcoin forecasts range from $76,450 to $90,800 across three hypothetical outcomes for control of Congress.
· Investing